Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=275 Surname: Alexander, Barb, Barbe, Beckwith, Curry, Ellis, Hadley, Long, McGee, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Parker, Pogue, Robinson, Sammons, Way, Weir, White ------------------------- Carthage Republican, July 11, 1923, page 2 (sic) MRS. JOHN WRIGHT Once again we bow to the will of Almighty God, calmly yielding to the inevitable and fondly hoping to meet again the loved one He saw fit to take from our midst. Capitola Robinson was born at Webster, Ill., May 18, 1860, and departed this life at her home in Burnside, Ill., June 30, 1923, at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 12 days. She was the youngest child in a family of nine, born to Lloyd and Millicent Robinson, pioneers of Hancock county, having emigrated to this county from New York state in the early forties. Of this family but one remains, the youngest son, L. F. Robinson, of Blandinsville, Ill. The aged parents, five brothers and two sisters, all preceded her to the better land, many year ago. On May 25, 1878, she was united in marriage to John Wright, also of Webster. To this union three children were born: Mrs. Pearle Stiddum, Merlin R. Wright, of Burnside, and Tracy C. Wright, of Webster, all of whom together with the husband and one grandchild, little Ida Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Wright, are left to mourn the loss of one whose place never can be filled. Besides these and the one brother, there is a host of other near relatives, -two aged sister-in-laws living in Webster and three in California, a host of nieces and nephews, -who loved her with deep sincerity, and whose hearts are aching with sorrow and sympathy for her loved companion and children. Soon after their marriage they purchased a farm, which they still own, in the east side of Webster, and which had always been their home, until about eight years ago, when the duties of farm life were found too heavy for their advancing years, hence they purchased the nice home in Burnside where she soon became a favorite with all she met. Her sunny cheerful disposition won the love and esteem of all who knew her. Her entire life was spent in and around the little town of Webster, to which she always referred as "home." About thirty years ago she gave her heart to God during a revival held at the old home church, by the evangelist, the Rev. Mrs. Emma Brewington, assisted by Miss Jessie Bissell. Her faith remained firm until she heard the call from on high. She never united with any one church, claiming only to be one of Christ's servants, wishing to live and to do good in His name. Her life is an example of patience and love. Ever ready to give a helping hand to all in time of need. Her old friends will always remember with loving kindness the many acts of love and care in dark hours of sorrow. Her health had been on the decline for some time, and she suffered many weary days and nights during the winter just gone. In April, 1923, she was suddenly stricken with appendicitis and was at once taken to Keokuk, where a surgical operation was performed. For many days her life hung on a thread, but gradually she began to improve, until at last by her urgent request she was brought back home. For a time she was thought to be paining in strength and that she would soon be restored to health, but it was not to be so. United efforts of skilled physicians, trained nurse, and all that loving husband and children could do, was of no avail. The time to "lay down the cross and wear the crown" had come, and with a cheerful smile and willing heart she answered the Master's call "come home." No pen can tell the sadness or the aching void in the hearts of not only those within her home, but in the hearts of friends both old and new. Truly a good woman has gone and we wonder why, oh why, was she taken, when we needed her so much. "Not now, but in the coming years, is God's way. It may be in the better land; We'll know the meaning of our tears, And then, up there we'll understand." Funeral services were held Monday, July 2nd, 1923, at 1:30 p.m., with a few words of comfort and a prayer at the home in Burnside, after which the body was taken to the Christian church, where a short service was conducted by the Rev. R. B. Fouts of Carthage. The remains were then taken to Webster cemetery where a number of the relatives of the deceased lie buried. The floral tributes were very beautiful and showed the love in which she was held. The casket bearers were Messrs. Fred Hull, Carl Patterson, Chester Todd, Howard Groves, Art Salisbury and Orville Ackard. A large cortege friends escorted the funeral party from Burnside to the cemetery, where a host of old friends and neighbors were awaiting their coming. The husband and children have the sympathy of many many friends. "Gone but not forgotten." * * * * * This obituary says there were nine children born to Lloyd and Millicent Beckwith Robinson; Millicent's obituary reported twelve childre. I have the names of eleven of them. Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/>